Above the Sound Bed & Breakfast — Hotel in Steilacoom

I will second the recent comment that Bill is the most friendly, accommodating host we have ever had at a property. He went out of his way to make sure that everything was o.k. for us. This place is a great find in Steilacoom--despite the touristy nature of the town, there isn't much of a choice for an overnight stay, and this place more than fits the bill. The main unit is a 2 bedroom suite downstairs. It's decorated in a northwoods style--lots of taxidermy around, so if you don't like that sort of thing, it might not be for you. But, we enjoyed having a nice, quiet space of our own, complete with a fireplace. He also rents a smaller room upstairs (not listed on the web site). That room is the size of a smallish hotel room, but it has the advantage of a deck with a view of the sound. One thing I really like about the place is that the owners give you a choice between a continental breakfast and a full gourmet breakfast. We chose the continental breakfast as we were visiting family in the area and didn't want to spend the time on a full breakfast in the morning. It was fine--they provided fruit, bagels, pastries, yogurt, and juice, and we brewed our own coffee. Definitely recommend this for a Ft. Lewis area stay. Nicer and more interesting than the chain hotels...

We found ourselves in need of a room for a last-minute one night stay in the Steilacoom area. We lucked out by getting a room at the Above the Sound B & B!|And I do mean lucked out! It was such a lovely place! I had read the reviews here and they were all quite enthusiastic so I felt fairly confident booking, especially since it was for just the one night. |Well, it is everything and more!|We absolutely loved our time there and look forward to returning. |As others have mentioned Bill, the very hospitable owner goes above and beyond in his helpfulness, attention to detail and all the little details that just set this place apart!|Oh. The breakfast. Fantastic. We are foodies and enjoy the wonderful offerings our hometown of Portland has available and this is hands down one of the yummiest breakfasts we have ever had.|The experience was delightful and we've been talking about it the...

The couple that own this B&B, Bill & Cindy, live on site. They are two of the nicest people you will ever meet, and they made our stay there exceptional. Bill has perfected the dishes he serves for breakfast. They are very high quality, and are time tested. We were a mere mile or so from Fort Lewis. Our son serves on that base for the US Army. So, convenience was great! While the house is fairly common structure, don't let that dissuade you - the garden and yard are absolutely incredible - a photographer's paradise. Bill and Cindy know the area very well, and offer great suggestions for activities, restaurants,... If you ask them. They were extremely accommodating for our busy schedule. We spent 9 days at this B&B. I would highly recommend it. Felt like a home away from home - really let us focus on visiting with our son, and relaxing on our vacation. ...